Do people even practice yoga at home anymore? Revisiting a 2020 interview on The Yoga Pro Podcast got me thinking about the routines, grounding rhythms, and personal practices we developed during the pandemic, and what we may have lost along the way.
Developing a Home Yoga Practice: The Yoga Pro Podcast
Originally aired December 23, 2020
I felt called to update my résumé a few weeks back, and along the way, I came across a podcast episode I recorded during COVID. It left me wondering... do people even practice at home anymore?
It seems the pendulum has swung so far in the other direction, with people craving in-person experiences, and yet we're spending more time on our devices than ever.
But I don't think it's just our home yoga practices that have changed. I wonder about the routines and grounding rhythms we developed while tending to our own hearths during that time.
I remember how overwhelming it could feel as we slowly re-entered society. Being in groups again was an adjustment, let alone attending a concert, sitting in a football stadium, or stepping into a crowded yoga class where everyone was breathing deeply alongside one another.
Sometimes I still feel like we're recovering from the mark that pandemic left on us.
Other times, I wonder whether we've simply slipped back into the grind of ignoring our own basic needs while tending to everyone else's, not stopping until the consequences become so great that we're forced to take action.
In some ways, that collective slowdown offered an unexpected gift: time to simply live, reconnect with ourselves, and rediscover the natural rhythms and cycles of the earth.
I constantly remind myself that it's not just okay, but necessary, to balance seasons of output with seasons of restoration. And not just across years or months, but day by day, moment by moment.
So if you find yourself craving a life that feels a little more stable, harmonious, and supportive of your needs, have a listen to this gem of a throwback
✨Listen to Developing a Home Yoga Practice: The Yoga Pro Podcast Here ✨
What we talked about
- Creating a home practice that works for your body, lifestyle, and schedule
- Building consistency through small, sustainable habits
- Getting creative with everyday items instead of traditional yoga props
- Understanding the difference between a group yoga class and individualized Yoga Therapy
- Incorporating meditation, visualization, mudras, and yoga philosophy
- Finding ways to live your yoga rather than simply do yoga
Whether you're just getting started, returning to your practice, or looking for a more personalized approach, I hope you'll find something useful in our conversation.
And if you're curious about how Yoga Therapy can help you develop practices specific to your own needs, you can explore my Elevated Healing Sessions here at Elevate Your Health or read more about it on the blog.